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Job of the week:
Senior Manager, Origination
Invenergy – Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Basic Job Functions:
The Senior Manager of Origination is responsible for marketing development services and utility-scale projects to customers. This role is central to the execution of commercial offtake arrangements, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Build-Transfers (BTAs), and Asset Purchases (APAs). The position requires a high degree of commercial acumen and an understanding of infrastructure economics to interface with various stakeholders and utility partners.
A key focus of this role is navigating energy markets to drive business growth across solar, wind, and battery storage technologies. You will work to identify new origination opportunities and implement outreach strategies for greenfield projects. The position necessitates close coordination with internal development, finance, engineering, and regulatory teams to structure large wholesale power transactions and develop tailored solutions for customers.
Education/Experience:
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Undergraduate degree required; MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
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Extensive experience in renewable or thermal project development.
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Proven track record in managing the contracting process and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
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Broad understanding of energy markets and market design (preference for MISO, SERC, or TVA).
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Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to engage with customers and attend industry events.
Required Skills/Competencies:
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Commercial Acumen: Expertise in originating deal opportunities and structuring wholesale power transactions.
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Strategic Leadership: Ability to direct origination strategies to create opportunities within the project pipeline.
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Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key utility partners and external marketplace actors.
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Analytical Skills: Proficiency in overseeing proposal development, pricing, and due diligence for RFPs.
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Communication: Strong presentation skills for delivering business updates and pricing proposals to internal executive leadership.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Support commercial leadership in the execution of regional and organizational goals.
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Maintain an expert-level understanding of the project portfolio across multiple technology verticals.
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Develop project-specific market strategies to ensure origination targets are met.
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Prepare and deliver internal presentations and provide regular updates on deal progress to stakeholders.
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Collaborate with Sales Operations to progress opportunities from identification through to execution.
Reporting Relationships:
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Reports to the Senior Director of Origination.
Estimated Salary Range:
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$155,000 – $195,000 Estimated Annual Salary
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